Hot on the heels of the previously posted “Black” and “Rose” editions, Uamou‘s Bastard sofubi mini receives yet another colored release this week in a gorgeous “Dark Raspberry” vinyl! Standing at around 2.75″ tall and coming with articulation in the neck, the little guy is once again being offered up blank for just 1,800yen ($17) orContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Dark Raspberry” Bastard sofubi mini from Uamou…”
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MAN-E-NEWS// The Morgogg and Ogos sofubi from Skinner coming soon…
Debuting at Designer Con ’14 a couple of weeks back, Skinner’s latest sofubi, Morgogg “The Whispering Prince” and Ogos “Eye of the World” have finally been slated for an online release soon! Taking on a more traditional kaiju aesthetic than both Sextopigon and Lolgolth Gnazgoroth, the large-size kaiju has been designed by Skinner with sculpting duties once again handedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Morgogg and Ogos sofubi from Skinner coming soon…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Alien ReAction Figures: Series 2 from Super7 x Funko…
Originally previewing at SDCC ’14 back in July as part of the special “Mystery Egg” release, Super7 are proud to reveal that the second series of Alien ReAction Figures is finally here! Following the hit first wave of classic designs, the line continues with 4 more additions; Ripley in Spacesuit, Kane with Facehugger, Kane with Chestburster andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Alien ReAction Figures: Series 2 from Super7 x Funko…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Beast” Back Alley Brawler resin action figure from ManOrMonster? Studios…
It’s been a while since we last featured one of ManOrMonster? Studios‘ One-Off Wednesday releases, largely due to them selling out before we can get a post up, but this week’s was simply just too good to ignore… the awesome “Beast” Back Alley Brawler! An ingenious homage to Street Fighter’s green skinned mutant Blanka –Continue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Beast” Back Alley Brawler resin action figure from ManOrMonster? Studios…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Poblin resin figure from UME Toys x Jonathan Edwards…
Richard Page over at UME Toys has very kindly informed us that his collaborative figure with illustrator Jonathan Edwards – the mischievous Poblin – is now up for auction via eBay! Designed by Jonathan and sculpted/produced by Richard, the solid resin figure stands at around 6.5″ tall, sporting an array of washes and brushwork in a mixContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Poblin resin figure from UME Toys x Jonathan Edwards…”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Mummy Boy and Hollis Turd sofubi from Super7…
Super7 are proud to reveal that their loveable mascot Mummy Boy is set to return this week in an all-new colorway! After taking a nice long nap in his sarcophagus, the mid-sized Mummy emerges from his slumber with old dusty bandages cast in ivory vinyl, coming with tan and white sprays on top of a brown rubContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Mummy Boy and Hollis Turd sofubi from Super7…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…
The guys behind low brow art blog Streets of Beige have just announced the launch of their new bootleg rap toy imprint, Trap Toys! Unofficially kicking things off with their Bernard Rollins collaboration “Action Figure Bronson” at Plastik Schmack back in September, the figure unfortunately received a cease and desist soon after show, leaving the awesome pictured RunContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Run the Jewels x TMNT” bootleg action figure from Trap Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “To the Mystic Mushroom Forest” Microbus sofubi from Aya Kakeda x Tomenosuke…
Japanese artist Aya Kakeda has teamed up with Tomenosuke for the release of her first ever sofubi, the adorable Microbus! Standing at around 6.5″ tall, the gorgeous wheeled figure features a unique baby toy-inspired design, featuring fully working wheels on the base and 5 fully detachable and interchangeable micros riding on the back. Debuting in an unpaintedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “To the Mystic Mushroom Forest” Microbus sofubi from Aya Kakeda x Tomenosuke…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Love Uamou” sofubi minis from Uamou x Odette Headpieces…
The guys over at Uamou are proud to reveal that they’ve teamed up with the Indonesia-based Odette Headpieces for a special run of “Love Uamou” figures! Similar to the previous “Mariage” release, the set features 2 3″ Uamou minis produced in a white soft vinyl, but whilst the top hat and bow tie wearing male remainsContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Love Uamou” sofubi minis from Uamou x Odette Headpieces…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Cinema Monster “Alpha” sofubi revealed…
Having recently been revealed at Design Fiesta 40, Splurrt‘s Cinema Monster will be seeing its first release this weekend in the pictured “Alpha” colorway! Marking the debut of the artist’s new imprint Secretoy, the awesome 12″ tall kaiju has been heavily inspired by the golden age of monster flicks, including both Ray Harryhausen’s classic Cyclops and the 2-headedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Secretoy’s Cinema Monster “Alpha” sofubi revealed…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Ozzie resin figure from UME Toys…
Having had huge success with Barney the Wookie, Jeremy the Jawa and, of course, the DTA award winning Geekwok, Richard Page over at UME Toys is proud to reveal his latest Star Wars inspired figure, the small, wrinkly green mentor known as Ozzie! Standing at around 3.5″ tall, the originally sculpted piece has been cast inContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Ozzie resin figure from UME Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Snatchpunch’s Medicom exclusive “Bostyrant” sofubi revealed….
Having seen sell-out releases at both NYCC and Designer Con over the past month, Joe Truck Kasher over at Snatchpunch Creature Cartel is proud to reveal that his debut sofubi, the queen of gross known as Bostyrant, will be seeing an exclusive run through Medicom Toy soon! Designed by Joe, sculpted by Grizlli Atom aka GNOSISContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Snatchpunch’s Medicom exclusive “Bostyrant” sofubi revealed….”
MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…
With KtoKto currently sculpting DeathCat Toys‘ “Magic of the Void” series for Toy Art Gallery, owner Johan Ulrich has revealed that he will be returning the favour by painting a run of the artist’s Kaibutsu (Monster) Series mini figures! Featuring all 3 designs from the first wave; hopping vampire “Jiangshi”, horned cyclops “Scream”, and tombed mummyContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The Kaibutsu Series painted-run from DeathCat Toys x KtoKto…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s post-DCon ’14 sale….
Having wowed crowds at DCon ’14 last weekend with a vast selection of new releases, exclusives and one-off customs from across the art toy scene, Toy Art Gallery are proud to reveal that the remaining pieces are now up for grabs online! Featuring a number of vinyl and resin releases, highlights include Broken Bones one-offs fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Toy Art Gallery’s post-DCon ’14 sale….”
MAN-E-NEWS// New Tank and Car Unicorns, Cyclops Dinos and more from Rampage Toys…
Wasting no time since his huge showing at Design Fiesta 40 last weekend, Jon Malmstedt over at Rampage Toys has just revealed that he’ll be restocking the online store with a whole heap of cute next week! Featuring the pictured Tank and Car Unicorn micros, these adorable little chaps are set to be joined byContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// New Tank and Car Unicorns, Cyclops Dinos and more from Rampage Toys…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s Deku the Buster and more online…
Debuting at both Design Fiesta 40 and DCon ’14 last week, Uky Daydreamer‘s Deku the Buster is now finally up for grabs in their online store! Standing at around 4.7″ – around twice the size of Uky’s usual mini output – and coming with 3 points of articulation plus removable helmet, the Japanese astronaut has been treatedContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Uky Daydreamer’s Deku the Buster and more online…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zoetic” Battle Rat from Mike Sutfin…
Mike Sutfin has revealed that he will be finally retiring his Battle Rat figure with one last release, proudly presenting the “Zoetic” edition! Featuring a complex paint application including black rub, metallic sprays, and hand painted details, the 9″ tall blue vinyl figure comes complete with an additional MadBattleMan skull omake that can be detached fromContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Zoetic” Battle Rat from Mike Sutfin…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Neo Titanium Coating” Dr Mirock set…
Mirock Toy has just unveiled their latest release currently available for overseas order, the “Neo Titanium Coating” Dr Mirock set! Coming with a total of 6 different figures this time around – featuring new mixed-part configurations from the original Dr Mirock series, the Dr Mirock Totem and Mecha Chibira-kun set – each have been painted up in a gorgeousContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Mirock Toy’s “Neo Titanium Coating” Dr Mirock set…”
MAN-E-NEWS// Bad Teeth Comics’ huge Mini Cheestroyer sale…
With their online store now filled with a number of long-since sold out releases, the guys over at Bad Teeth Comics have revealed that they will be giving it an overhaul this weekend with a ton of new Mini Cheestroyer runs! Whilst we still can’t confirm what exactly will be on offer, it would appearContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// Bad Teeth Comics’ huge Mini Cheestroyer sale…”
MAN-E-NEWS// The “Slime” Mr Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…
Buff Monster is proud to reveal that he’ll be dropping a new “Slime” Mr Melty colorway in his store at 10am EST today! Available with either the standard or zombified head sculpts, the 3″ tall 2-part figures have been produced in a slime green soft vinyl this time around, coming with pink/yellow free sprays, masked detailing andContinue reading “MAN-E-NEWS// The “Slime” Mr Melty sofubi from Buff Monster…”
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